—, demand N150m to release another captive ...Igboho threatens showdown, gives ultimatum By Adeola Badru The worsening wave of violent crime across Oyo State has taken a grim turn with the reported killing of a pregnant woman allegedly abducted by suspected Fulani kidnappers, despite ongoing ransom negotiations. This d…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Biodun Oyebanji, as the winner of the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election. The Returning Officer for the Ekiti State governorship election, Adenike Oladiji, who declared the results at about 3:13 …

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has described his re-election for a second term as a humbling vote of confidence from the people, pledging In a statement issued after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared him winner of Saturday’s governorship election, Oyebanji said the people of Ekiti ha…

…bleeding to death."(How woman was stabbed to death by mother of son's girlfriend, Sunday Vanguard, 21 July, 2019) The expression that interests us is resulting to. The expression occurs in the following context: "resulting to her bleeding to death." This is an expression that has engaged our attention repeatedly in thi…

…pieces. The idea is significant because it reiterates the significance of the elite vanguard in the making, and in the rise and fall of civilisations and prosperous polities. Scholars-from Acemoglu and Robinson in Why Nations Fail to Herbst and Mills' Africa's Third Liberation-have all pointed to the role of the elite…

By Ayo Onikoyi In Ijebu-Ode this year, culture didn't just show up – it moved. It moved through colour, through rhythm, through generations. It moved in the synchronized elegance of the regberegbe, in the confidence of tailored Aso-Oke, in the sound of drums echoing heritage into the present. At the centre of it all, O…

By Ayo Onikoyi Gifted actress, screenwriter and filmmaker Tierny Olalere was a recent guest on the inspirational and lifestyle podcast Conversations With Kenni, hosted by media personality and visibility strategist Kehinde Ajose. In the episode, she opened up about her journey in Nollywood, reflecting on her early stru…

By Ayo Onikoyi Nollywood actress and producer Ayomide Dawodu has revealed that she remains single and is in no hurry to remarry, years after the end of a relationship she described as memorable despite its painful conclusion. Speaking in an interview with Potpourri, the indigenous Lagos-born filmmaker said she has not …

By Ayon Onikoyi Nigerian actress, reality TV star, and model Beverly Osu has addressed the perception that she is controversial, stating that she has never intentionally tried to provoke reactions or create public conversations. Speaking on the Creativtea Podcast, Beverly reflected on her upbringing, revealing that she…

By Ayo Onikoyi Countryside Group has officially signed renowned social media influencer, hypeman, and entertainer Mr. Omotore Adebayo Barry, popularly known as Whiteman (Fakepoco), as its newest brand ambassador. The signing ceremony, held at the Group’s Head Office in Nigeria, marks a significant step in the company’s…

By Ayo Onikoyi Nollywood actress Blessing Obasi has addressed the criticism she received from some Christians following her portrayal of a lesbian character in the Netflix series Blood Sisters 2. Speaking in an interview with Yanga FM, the actress explained that her role as an actor requires her to interpret different …

By Ayo Onikoyi Nigerian lifestyle influencer and dance enthusiast Ntumobe Chisom, popularly known as Cheesohm, has announced the next edition of her “Dance with Cheesohm” initiative following the success of a recent Afrobeats dance class held in Lekki, Lagos. The previous session, which took place at Alpha Fitness Stud…

…volleyed home midway through the second half before snatching an injury-time winner. Vanguard News

Coach Graham Potter said his Sweden team will learn and be better for their 5-1 World Cup hammering by a rampant Netherlands on Saturday. The Swedes thrashed Tunisia by the same scoreline to launch their campaign but came crashing back down to Earth in Houston. Potter’s men, who would have reached the last 32 with a wi…

By Preter Egwuatu Industrial &Medical Gases (IMG) Nigeria Plc has delivered a resilient performance in 2025, doubling shareholders' equity to N11.84 billion and paying a cash dividend of N365.5 million, amounting to 50 kobo per share, despite a challenging business environment marked by inflationary pressures, rising o…

…Richards. But “I don’t think it’s ridiculous to say that we want to win it,” he said. Vanguard News

Winger Jeremy Doku has been ruled out of Belgium’s second World Cup group match against Iran at SoFi Stadium due to illness, the Belgian team announced on Saturday. Rudi Garcia’s side face Iran on Sunday looking to build on an opening 1-1 draw with Egypt, but will do so without Manchester City player Doku. “Due to illn…

…recruitment, empowerment, and the mobilisation of vigilantes to serve as a community vanguard and first line of defence for society. “That money would have also provided prescription drugs and subsidised healthcare for the people. “Now, if we do not hold our governors at the federated level accountable, even if the Pre…

The Kano State Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Amb. Abdu Zango, has adjudged the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency bye-election as peaceful and hitch-free. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Zango stated this while speaking with newsmen at Waraw…

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved six new full-time undergraduate programmes and additional postgraduate courses for the University of Benin (UNIBEN), effective from the 2026/2027 academic session. Dr Benedicta Ehanire, Public Relations Officer of the university announced this in a statement on Sa…

..says alleged unaccounted N139.8bn baseless By Peter Duru, Makurdi Former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has rejected the report of the Benue State Income and Expenditure Commission of Inquiry, describing the exercise as a politically motivated witch-hunt orchestrated by the administration of Governor Hyacinth Alia…

…winger Nicolas Pepe. “During the last game, he was everywhere,” Nagelsmann said of Pepe. Vanguard News

A rare and remarkable wedding celebration took place in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Saturday, as twin brothers exchanged vows with twin sisters in a joint ceremony that has attracted widespread attention on social media. Oguntoye Taiwo Oye married a bride who shares his name, Taiwo, while his twin brother, Oguntoye Kehinde O…

…could prove decisive for both Raphinha and Barcelona as the winger weighs his next move. Vanguard News

Former Ballon d’Or and World Cup winner Ronaldinho is set to come out of retirement aged 46 to play for Ravenna in the Italian third tier, according to reports in Italian daily Gazzetta dello Sport. The sports daily said that Ronaldinho was scheduled to sign a deal in Miami on Tuesday and that he was already in the Uni…